Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, High School At Syracuse ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School At Syracuse ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
High School At Syracuse's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School At Syracuse ranks within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School At Syracuse is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School At Syracuse's ranking?
High School At Syracuse is ranked #99 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School At Syracuse?
The graduation rate of High School At Syracuse is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend High School At Syracuse?
203 students attend High School At Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of High School At Syracuse students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School At Syracuse?
High School At Syracuse has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does High School At Syracuse offer ?
High School At Syracuse offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High School At Syracuse part of?
High School At Syracuse is part of Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools School District.
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